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Hi I need help because I have a problem with my Electrolux Centralux Central Vac system in my house. When I plug the vac hose in the central vac socket at first I heard the motor running very gently with NO suction then after a minute or so it went completely dead and they is NO motor sound, suction, or anything happening what so ever. Can anyone tell me what this problem is???

Have you checked for a clog in the lines or in the hose? If there is no clog in the system anywhere, then your motor could be dying. ...
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We have an Eureka The Boss Central Vac Model ACV2001B. When you plug in the vac the motor starts momentarily and then stops. What could be the problem? Thank you.

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I am buying a central vac system, can you tell me the better of the easy flo or nutone brand. I want the one with the least problems. It appears to me that the easy flo has fewer problems, thank you

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On my M&S Air Vac AV425 central vaccuum system, the system usually turns on by inserting the vaccuum hose into one of the vaccuum outlets. However, it now runs continuously. I am able to turn it off only by unplugging the vaccuum from the electrical outlet. I would like to know how to trouble shoot the problem or how to find someone who services Air Vac systems in the Bridgewater, New jersey area.

We are a central vacuum service company and we service all of new jersey. sounds like you have a short some where that keeps your unit running or it could be your relay module thats stuck our number is 908-721-7595 its j&j central vacuum services ...
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I work on many types of units. If you electric floor brush runs but you have no suction then there is possibly a problem with the relay board that allows you to turn on the suction from the hose handle. This is a low voltage (24 V) switching loop cir ...
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My central vac unit does not turn off even when hose is disconnected. I have to unplug the motor unit in the garage to shut it off. What do you think the problem is? It is a 7 year old Electrolux

Possibly the power module. Or a short in the wiring. Take it to the local Aerus Electrolux store and have it checked by a service tech to be sure. The pm is a lot less expensive to replace than a whole cv. ...
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Recently my central vac system started making a louder than usual and laboured sound when in uise, enough so that I took note and inspected the canister and motor while running. The motor was trowing off blue sparks and looked like it could 'POP' at any moment.
I will not risk using it until I know what the problem is and how to repair it. My assumption is the motor needs to be replaced.
The system came with the resale house I bought 3 yrs ago but I do not know the age of the system itself.

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No suction I am getting no suction on my central vac at the vac. I do not believe that the piping is plugged up, the vacuum is not creating suction. What are the causes of no suction at the vacuum and how do I take the top half of the Nutone central vac off?

Use the guide at builtinvacuum.com/flowchrt.html to find the issue and solution. Most likely you need to test it without any filter and be sure the bottom of the unit is attached :) To get access to the motors you need to unbolt the very top sides. ...
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WIRING IN 24 VOLT INLET VALVE FOR CENTRAL VAC. I GET A CONSTANT ON. I HAVE TRIED MAY DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS BUT I CONTINUE TO HAVE MY CENTRAL VAC AS A CONSTANT ON? COULD IT BE THE 24V WIRE?

No, there is only two possibilities. One, the low voltage wires are touching somewhere in the system or two, the relay is stuck in the on position. To find out which it is disconnect the low voltage wire from the unit (theres two clips on the side) a ...
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